The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $25,000 Workforce Readiness grant to Monterey Peninsula College Foundation to enhance student education and career success. The funds will support programs that provide practical experience and career-focused learning, particularly in nursing, firefighting, and emergency medical fields critical to the Central Coast. This initiative is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, aimed at improving career readiness and life skills. The grant helps expand opportunities for students, especially those facing access barriers, to prepare for high-demand jobs and contribute to regional vitality.
California American Water has completed a major upgrade of the Carmel Woods Pump Station, replacing equipment from 1961 with a modern facility designed to improve water system reliability and reduce mechanical noise in the area. The new station is bu...
Virginia American Water highlighted stagnant water infrastructure grades of C+ for drinking water and D+ for wastewater in the 2026 ASCE report, unchanged since 2022. The company emphasized the need for urgent investment to address aging systems, ope...
Illinois American Water has credited customers $15.02 each from recent settlements with PFAS manufacturers, totaling $24.9 million returned through three distributions since November 2025. Eligible customers active during all distributions have recei...
American Water released a white paper showcasing how partnerships in water and wastewater systems help municipalities fund infrastructure needs and community priorities. Examples include McKeesport, PA, where system sale avoided bankruptcy and funded...
California American Water is supporting firefighting efforts against the Timber Fire in Monterey County by providing essential water system resources such as hydrants for filling water trucks, dust control at helicopter bases, and water for fire reta...
